MTD 111-020R000 - Manual (Page 8)

4. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade conti ol han­
dle and hold it against the upper handie as shown in
figure 10.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pi II back
rapidly, extending rope fully. Return it slowly to tl le rope
guide bolt.
6. After engine starts, move throttle control lever to > fesired
engine speed.
FIGURE 10.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble
Shooting Guide on page 12.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the enc ine and
blade.
A WARNING: The blade continues to rota:e for a
few seconds after the engine is shut o< f.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it ag: linst the
engine to prevent accidental starting while eq jipment
is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other ob­
jects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such ob­
jects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any ( lirection
and cause serious personal injury to the operator anc others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick
to the underside of the mower, preventing proper di: »charge
of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and f ill. New
grass or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clip 3ings to
discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits
recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. W nen cut­
ting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut
at right angles to first direction.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the tot£ I length
of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long is there
is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give
you the best cut and do the most effective job of bag ging the
cut grass.
A
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the
mower during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjust­
ment to lawn mower without first stopping
engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving axle bolts
to desired position. Cutting heights will be raised as axle bolts
are moved to a lower hole and lowered as axle bolts are
moved to a higher hole in the deck. All axle bolts must be
mounted in the same relative position. Cupped washers must
be assembled so that the cupped side of the washers are
against the deck. Refer to figure 6.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
(Optional Equipment)
If the throttle control requires adjustment or has been re­
placed, adjust the throttle control as follows.
1. Loosen (do not remove) the screw on the cable clamp
so that the cable will move freely under the clamp. See
figure 11.
2. Place the throttle control lever on the handle all the way
forward to START position.
3. Place the control lever on the engine in the full open posi­
tion by pushing it as far toward the outside (Briggs and
Stratton engine) or rear (Tecumseh engine) of the engine
as it will go. Tighten the screw on the cable clamp to
secure the cable in this position.
Cable
.Clamp
Control
Lever
On Engine
FIGURE 11 A.—Briggs and Stratton Engine